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Meditating Buddha

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Meditating Buddha statue by an unknown artist depicts a grey stone sculpture of a person sitting cross-legged on a rectangular dark wooden base. The figure sits in a lotus position with hands resting on the lap, palms facing upwards. The figure wears a long-sleeved robe gathered at the waist and has a distinctive hairstyle that includes a coiled bun on top of the head. The statue sits on a raised platform against a dark background. The figure's facial expression appears serene with eyes cast downward.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 3rd–5th century
Medium
Stucco
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
466 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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